Meko Lamar.
On Wednesday, July 23, 2025, a Lafayette County jury returned guilty verdicts in a 2022 case involving a vehicle crash that resulted in serious injury to a pregnant woman and the death of her unborn child.s
The crash occurred on March 6, 2022, on West Jackson Avenue near McDonald’s. Officers with the Oxford Police Department responded to the scene and began a comprehensive investigation. It was determined that Meko Lamar and Tyler Hammond were fleeing in concert, recklessly endangering the public, when their vehicle struck the victim’s car. The victim sustained serious injuries, and her unborn child did not survive.
After a two-day trial, the jury found both Lamar and Hammond guilty of felony fleeing in concert with injury and felony fleeing in concert with death. At sentencing, both defendants received:
· 20 years to serve on Count 1 (Fleeing in Concert with Injury), with 5 years of Post-Release Supervision.
· 40 years to serve on Count 2 (Fleeing in Concert with Death), with 5 years of Post-Release Supervision.
The sentences are to run concurrently, meaning both Lamar and Hammond will serve 20 years each in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections.
“This was a heartbreaking case, and our thoughts remain with the victim and her family,” said Oxford Police Chief Jeff McCutchen. “Our officers worked this scene with precision and care from the very beginning. That thoroughness made all the difference. It’s a reminder that what we do in those first moments—how we document, how we observe, how we follow through—can ultimately bring justice to victims.”
The case was prosecuted by District Attorney Ben Creekmore and Assistant District Attorney Honey Ussery of the Third Circuit District Attorney’s Office. Their commitment to seeing this case through, in close partnership with our officers and investigators, ensured a strong presentation to the jury and a just outcome.
The Oxford Police Department extends its sincere appreciation to the Third Circuit District Attorney’s Office for its continued dedication and collaboration in pursuing justice for victims in our community.
See Also: Drag Racing on West Jackson Avenue in Oxford Leads to Collision and Death of an Unborn Child
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